Jerry Yeargan

Dr. Jerry Yeargan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

Dr. Yeargan served as IEEE Vice President for Educational Activities during 1996 and 1997, and served as a member of the IEEE Board of Directors and its Executive Committee during the same time period. He has served on numerous committees within the IEEE, its Educational Activities Board and its Technical Activities Board.

Dr. Yeargan served as an ABET engineering program evaluator for over 20 years and served as President of ABET in 2001-2002 and served on the Board of Directors from 1998-2000.